This week I don't have much to show as I haven't been stitching much. My enthusiasm seems to wane when I come to the fabric selection process and the machine sewing stage. I have piles of fabric on the table that I have used in the B.O.M as well as those that may be used so I can see what is already in the quilt . If I put them away after use I would inevitably find myself doubling up . Trying not to place the same fabric too close to where it is in another block and making sure the same colours are not gathered in one area is a challenge. Thus the reason I dislike fabric auditioning. However, I have handstitched some lace onto 2 blocks making sure it doesn't lift and have a couple more blocks to do .
I enjoyed Victoria Purman's book "The Landgirls" so thought I would read a couple more of hers. I just finished this one last night.
I have been very slack with Christmas gift making this year and I don't think I will be able to meet the deadline. One would think that having been in lockdown for 8 months I would have had plenty of opportunity. Nope!
I hope you are keeping safe and well.
Your stitched blocks are lovely and yes I can understand you're dislike of auditioning fabrics. Lockdown just flew by - some people were super productive, but I didn't get through much either. Hope your sewjo returns this week xx
ReplyDeleteThe lace is a pretty finishing touch to your lovely blocks. That looks an interesting read...I have made a note of the author.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks....machine sewing always puts a dampner of my enthusiasm. Good luck with your fabric choice. Reading is a very worthwhile pastime xx
ReplyDeleteYour lace additions are very pretty Ondrea. I think you just have to go for it with the fabrics - the longer you put it off the worse it will get! xx
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are lovely Ondrea, the lace looks great too.I am with Lin, just go for it with the fabric selection! Christmas seems to have come upon us very quickly this year.
ReplyDeleteYour blocks are looking beautiful Ondrea, I especially like the lace additions! Christine xx
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